Sweden"We are in an acute and national crisis where children are being used as child soldiers by adults", Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson said leader during a press conference.
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Sweden’s Gender Equality Minister: “Veils on young children should be reported to social services”
Sweden"Every time that happens I think it should be grounds for a report of concern to social services so that social services can really intervene", says Paulina Brandberg.
Swedish study: High levels of PFAS in children’s purees and juices
ScienceIn several products, PFAS levels were higher than the permitted limits for drinking water in European countries.
Sweden: Increase in underage violent offenders – cannot be charged
SwedenEven if the court finds that the child has committed murder or other serious crimes, no punishment can be imposed.
Danish health organizations call for 18-year limit on energy drinks
Health"Children are under massive pressure from advertising and influencers to drink these harmful soft drinks", says Morten Grønbæk, CEO of the Center for Childhood Health.
Finnish government scraps equality plans
FinlandOpponents point out that "diversity is increasing in society" and that this should be recognized in preschool.
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Knife massacre of children sparks widespread rioting in England
EuropeThe shocking knife attack left three young girls dead and eight other children injured.
Parents in Sweden dip into their children’s savings to make ends meet
Economy"The trend reflects the fact that many families with children are finding it difficult to make ends meet", says economist Stefan Westerberg.
Police: Summer holidays increase the risk of children being recruited by criminal gangs
SwedenFewer activities and less contact with adults at school and during leisure time make it easier for children to be exploited.
Nearly half of Swedish 10-year-olds report experiencing sexual harassment
Sweden45% of 10-year-olds say they have been sexually harassed.
China’s gaming and homework restrictions increase kids’ physical activity
ScienceChina's new rules on gaming and homework have led to more active school children.
Finnish high school encourages pen and paper
Finland"The idea is to create an opportunity to get away from the screens", says teacher Martin Nugent.
Norwegian government: “We failed children during the covid crisis”
Norway"We have to assume that this is related to the pandemic", says Kjerkol.
Swedish leaders call for inquiry into social media’s impact on youth
Tech– We have decided to call the biggest players. Because our children put far too much of their lives in their hands, says Liberal Party leader Johan Pehrson.
Lonely children more likely to experience psychosis
ScienceThe risk of psychosis in adulthood was 117% higher in children who experienced loneliness in childhood.
More US children in psychiatric care during covid crisis
HealthThe period also saw an increase in the number of children diagnosed with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, research shows.
Swedish girls more depressed than boys
Sweden37% of the girls often feel sad or depressed - compared to 13% of the boys.
Dutch ruling party: Kindergartens should be able to refuse unvaccinated children
EuropePrime Minister Mark Rutte's party has introduced legislation to allow kindergartens to refuse places to unvaccinated children.
Record number of entries for Swedish birdhouse championship
Environment850 birdhouses were entered by schoolchildren in the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation's annual competition.
More Swedish children call Bris helpline – worried about school, self-harm, violence
SwedenMany of the conversations were about gang crime and how the children were worried about their own lives or the safety of their family members.
Unhealthy air in half of Sweden’s pre-schools
HealthHalf of preschools are located in areas with harmful levels of air pollution, such as near major roads.
The war on children: Liberal elites’ child sexualization agenda exposed in documentary
Culture– All Americans need to open their eyes to the evils our kids face so we can take the steps needed to fix it, says senator Rand Paul.
Teachers warn of violence in Stockholm primary schools
Sweden– There are threats ranging from 'I'll kill you' and 'I'll shoot you' to direct acts of violence, says Simon Sandström, the union's security officer.
Swedish government considers introducing youth prisons
SwedenTogether with the Sweden Democrats, they want to overhaul the state child and youth care system and close down the Swedish National Board of Institutional Care (SiS).
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